SIIG NN2630 User manual

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1394 6-Port PCI
Quick Installation Guide
04-0179A
Introducing the 1394 6-Port PCI
The 1394 6-Port PCI comes with five external and one
internal 1394 ports to support 1394 devices with data transfer
rates up to 400Mbps. It works with various types of 1394
devices including hard disk drives, printers, DV camcorders,
scanners, removable drives, and other audio/video devices.
Features and Benefits
 IEEE 1394-1995, P1394a (rev. 1.1) and OHCI Interface
Specification 1.0 compliant
 Fully compliant with PCI Plug-n-Play 2.1
 Adds IEEE 1394 (FireWire) technology to your PC for
high-speed I/O connectivity and the ability to link up to
63 devices
 Hot-swapping feature allows you to connect/disconnect
devices without powering down the sytem
 Supports serial bus data transfer rates of 100, 200 and
400Mbits/sec.
 Provides 5 external and 1 internal ports for various types
of 1394 device connections
 Allows you to connect DV camcorder, hard disk drive,
printers, scanners, and other audio/video devices
including TV, VCR, DVD to your computer
 Supports various brands of DV camcorders including,
Sony, Panasonic, Canon, JVC, Sharp, and more....
System Requirements
 Pentium 233-MHz computer with one available PCI slot
 1 GB or larger hard disk drive
 32 MB RAM and CD-ROM drive
 Windows 98 or later

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RecommendedsystemforDigitalVideocapturing/editing:
 Pentium II 333-MHz computer
 64 MB RAM and CD-ROM drive
 80 MB of available hard disk space
 Video card with 4 MB RAM (PCI or AGP)
 Windows 98 or later
Package Contents
13946-PortPCIboard
 Driver software diskette
 One 5-year warranty card
 This quick installation guide
Figure1-1.13946-PortPCIboard
Board Layout
5 external
1394 ports
1 internal
1394 port
Power
Connector

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Hardware Installation
No specific setup of your 1394 6-Port PCI is needed. Simply
install the card following the standard procedures for any
PCI card. General instructions for installing the card are
provided below, since the design of computer cases and
motherboards vary. Refer to your computers reference
manual for further information, if needed.
Caution: Static Electricity Discharge may permanently
damage your system. To avoid possible static electricity
discharge during the installation, please follow the
guidelines below:
Discharge any static electricity build up in your body
by touching a large grounded metal surface or the
computers case (if plugged in), for a few seconds.
Duringthe installation,avoid anycontact with internal
parts. Handle cards only by their external edges.
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer and any other
connected peripheral devices.
2. Unplug the power cord from the back of the computer.
3. Remove your computers cover.
4. Remove the slot bracket from an available 32-bit PCI slot.
5. To install the card, carefully align the card's bus connector
with the selected PCI slot bus connector on the
motherboard. Push the board down firmly, but gently,
until it is well seated.
6. Replace the slot bracket's holding screw to secure the
card.
7. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power
cord.
Software Installation
This section will guide you through the installation of 1394
6-Port PCI for Windows 98, 98SE and 2000 drivers.
Windows 98/98SE Driver Installation
1. Turn computer ON. When Windows boots up, a New
Hardware Found dialog box should appear and theOHCI
CompliantIEEE 1394Host Controller is identified.

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2. At theAdd New HardwareWizard window, clickNext.
3. ChooseSelectforthebestdriverforyourdevices,and
clickNext.
4. Insert the Windows 98/98SE CD-ROM and check the
"CD-ROM" option. ClickNext.
5. ForWindows98, ClickNext.
For Windows98SE, Choose The updated driver
(Recommended),and clickNext, thenNextagain.
Note: if Windows prompts you for the Windows
CD-ROM again, type in D:\win98 and click OK.
(Assuming "D" is the CD-ROM driver letter)
6. ClickFinish to complete the installation.
Windows 2000 Driver Installation
Windows 2000 will automatically load the driver for this
adapter. If you are prompted to insert the Windows 2000
CD, insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and "browse" to the
I386 folder to finish the installation.
To verify successful driver installation:
1. Windows 98 & 98SE:
a. Fromthemaindesktop,double-clickonMyComputer,
ControlPanel,System,thenDeviceManager.
b. Double-click on1394 Bus Controller device option.
Windows98,PCIOHCICompliantIEEE1394Host
Controllershould be displayed.
Windows98SE,"TexasInstrumentsOHCICompliant
IEEE1394Host Controller shouldbedisplayed.
2. Windows2000:
a. Right click onMy computer & drag to Properties.
b. Click"Hardware"tabthen"DeviceManager"button.
c. Double-click IEEE 1394 Bus Controller,"Texas
Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 host
controller"should be displayed.

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Connecting 1394 Devices
Connecting a DV Camcorder
Before setting up a digital video camcorder, verify your
version of Windows(ie..Windows 98 or Windows 98 Second
Edition.) Also, before connecting your DV camcorder to the
1394 host adapter, perform the appropriate steps below for
your version of Windows.
Windows98:
1. Insert the driver diskette. Go to Start, Run,then type:
"A:\DVconnect150.exe".Click"OK".
2. Restart your system.
3. Connect the small 4-pin connector of the 1394 DV cable
(not supplied) to the camcorder, then power-on the
camcorder.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to the 1394 host
adapter.
5. The Building Driver Database dialog box should appear
and the device driver will be automatically loaded.
If theBuilding DriverDatabasedialogboxdoes notappear:
a. Double-clickonMyComputer,ControlPanel,System,
DeviceManager,then 1394Bus Controllerdevice
options.
b. Highlight OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host
Controllerandclick onProperties, thenSettings.
c. ChecktheSupportNon-CompliantDevicesoption.
Click OK.
d. ClickOKagain to exitDevice Manager and click
Yestorestartthe system. WhenWindows98 reboots,
theBuildingDriverDatabase dialogboxshouldindicate
that the new device has been detected.
Windows98SE &2000:
1. When Windows boots up, connect the small 4-pin
connector of the 1394 DV cable (not supplied) to the
camcorder, then power-on the camcorder.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the 1394 host
adapter, Windows should recognized camcorder
automatically.

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To verify successful device connection:
1. Windows 98:
a. Fromthemaindesktop,double-clickonMyComputer,
ControlPanel,System,thenDeviceManager.
b. Double-clickontheSound,videoandgamecontrollers
option.1394 DV Camcordershould be displayed
when the device is successfully set up.
2. Windows 98SE:
a. Fromthemaindesktop,double-clickonMyComputer,
ControlPanel,System,thenDeviceManager.
b. Double-clickonImagingDeviceoption. Microsoft
DV Camera and VCR should be displayed when
the device is successfully setup.
3. Windows2000:
a. Right-click on My computer & drag to Properties.
b. click "Hardware" tab then "Device Manager" button.
c. Double-click on Imaging Device, Microsoft DV
Camera and VCR should be displayed when the
device is successfully setup.
Connecting Other Devices
Windows 98: When connecting 1394 devices other than a DV
camcorder, you may need to install device drivers provided
by the device manufacturer . Refer to the device's manual for
details.
Windows98SE(SecondEdition) &Windows2000:Most1394
devices are supported. Please refer to the device
manufacturer's manual for details.
Note:Different devices may require a different type of cable.

Technical Support & RMA
Questions? SIIGsOnline Supporthas the answers! Simply visit our
web site atwww.siig.com and click on theONLINE SUPPORT icon
for instant technical support. You may also e-mail us online at:
http://www.siig.com/technical_support_form.html
If you need additional help, Tech Support Specialists are available from
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon.  Fri., PST at(510)353-7542.
In order for SIIGs Technical Support to give you prompt service, you will
need the following information.
Part Number:
Computer Configuration:
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
SIIG warrants to the original buyer of the product that the hardware is
free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years
from the date of purchase. If your product fails to be in good working
order during the warranty period, you may return it to SIIG for repair or
replacement at SIIG's option. To return a product:
Step 1: Call SIIG's RMA Department
Call the RMA Department at [phone]for a Return Merchandise
Authorization(RMA)number.TogetaRMAnumber,youmusthave
yourproductserialnumber.Theserialnumberislocatedonthesideof
theboxitcameinandonthebackoftheproduct.
Step 2: Complete the RMA form
 Fill out the RMA form and include it with the product.
 Properly pack the product for shipping. All software, cable(s)
and accessories that came with the original package must be
included.
 Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned
package and on the accompanying RMA form. SIIG will refuse
anyshippingpackage,andnotberesponsibleforaproduct
returnedwithoutaRMAnumberpostedontheoutsideofthe
shippingcarton.
Step 3: Ship the product
You are responsible for the shipping cost to SIIG at the following address:
SIIG,Inc. RMA#_______________
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via UPS Ground or US
Mail at no cost to you.

PRODUCTNAME MODEL NUMBER
1394 6-Port PCI NN2630
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
ClassBdigitaldevice, pursuanttopart15 oftheFCCRules.These limitsare
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradio
frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio and
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
andon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormore
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help
Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsibleforcompliancecouldvoidtheuser'sauthoritytooperate
this equipment
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538-3152
1394 6-Port PCI is a trademark of SIIG, Inc.
SIIG and SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Windows
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